NIRH and NIRH Action Fund join countless others in mourning the loss of Cecile Richards, a trailblazing leader and tireless advocate for reproductive freedom. The news of her passing is a profound loss, not just to her family and friends but to the movement she helped shape and strengthen over decades. Cecile taught us that the fight for reproductive freedom is both deeply personal and profoundly political. She was a mentor, a friend, and a force of nature who inspired all of us to meet the challenges of this movement with resilience, hope, and courage.
Cecile’s passing is an immeasurable loss to the reproductive health and rights movement. Yet, her legacy will endure in the lives she touched, the barriers she broke, and the vision she inspired. Rest in power, Cecile. You will be deeply missed, but your light and energy will guide us always.